The Cincinnati Reds are on a hot streak, having won 9 of their last 14 games, and they look to continue their momentum against the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday night.
The Reds are still in last place in the National League Central, but their recent surge has given them a glimmer of hope in their quest for a wild card spot.
Their comeback victory over the Pirates on Friday night was a testament to the team's resilience, with Sal Stewart's homer and 4-RBI game leading the charge.
Reds manager Nick Krall must be weighing his options on whether to sell off some of his veteran players or hold on to them as the team attempts a miracle run through the second half.
Andrew Abbott gets his turn in the rotation on Saturday in Great American Ball Park as the series against the Pirates heads into the third of four games.
The Reds can wrap up a series victory with a win tonight thanks to last night's heroics.
Standing in the way of the Reds will be Pirates starter Braxton Ashcraft, with first pitch set for 6:40 PM ET.
The Pirates have their own challenges ahead, with their season hanging in the balance.
The two teams will line up as follows:
Jake Mangum will start in center field for the Pirates, while Elly De La Cruz will be at shortstop for the Reds.
Brandon Lowe will play second base for the Pirates, and Sal Stewart will be the designated hitter for the Reds.
Bryan Reynolds will start in left field for the Pirates, and JJ Bleday will be in left field for the Reds.
The pitching matchup is set, with Braxton Ashcraft going for the Pirates and Andrew Abbott for the Reds.
The Reds are looking to build on their recent success and make a push for the wild card spot.
If they can win tonight, they'll wrap up a series victory and move one step closer to their goal.
The game is set to start at 6:40 PM ET, with Braxton Ashcraft and Andrew Abbott taking the mound.
Source: Yahoo Sports